Mass Timber 101
Podcast Description
The Mass Timber 101 podcast is a friendly primer on the wonderful, responsible material that is mass timber. Is mass timber right for your project? Have you heard a lot about it, but wish someone would just explain the basics? Featuring Scott Barton-Smith and Sara Rae, this podcast will make you smart in six short episodes covering all things mass timber: what it is, what it’s for, its potential, the fire conundrum, and how we can make it affordable.
Mass Timber 101 is loaded with helpful info for beginners—and just enough detail to interest veterans, too.
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The podcast focuses on essential topics related to mass timber including its definition, practical applications in construction, sustainability potential, and affordability challenges. Specific episodes delve into the potential benefits of mass timber concerning climate, health, and equity, illustrating innovative uses and the history of mass timber in the U.S.
The Mass Timber 101 podcast is a friendly primer on the wonderful, responsible material that is mass timber. Is mass timber right for your project? Have you heard a lot about it, but wish someone would just explain the basics? Featuring Scott Barton-Smith and Sara Rae, this podcast will make you smart in six short episodes covering all things mass timber: what it is, what it’s for, its potential, the fire conundrum, and how we can make it affordable.
Mass Timber 101 is loaded with helpful info for beginners—and just enough detail to interest veterans, too.
In the second part of the cost discussion Sara and Scott describe the kinds of projects and design decisions that are a best fit for mass timber; the sweet spot! Then we end with how you can use the supply chain to your advantage in making mass timber affordable.
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